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Legal Hotline
New Zealand
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✅ Legal information specifically relating to your situation. Free. 24/7.✅ A one-hour consultation with an expert New Zealand lawyer. NZ$295, GST inclusive.
WHAT WE COVER
Practice areas in New Zealand
Criminal Law
Charged with a criminal offence? We explain what the charge means, likely penalties, and how the District Court or High Court process works in New Zealand.
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Family Law
Separation, child custody, property division under the Property (Relationships) Act — we explain your rights under New Zealand family law.
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Employment Law
Unjustified dismissal, workplace disputes, personal grievances — we explain your rights under the Employment Relations Act and how the Employment Relations Authority works.
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Traffic Law
Drink driving, licence disqualification, traffic infringements — we explain the penalties and your options under New Zealand traffic law.
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Civil Law
Contract disputes, consumer rights, Disputes Tribunal claims — we explain how the civil courts work in New Zealand.
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Wills & Estates
Wills, probate, administration of estates, challenging a will under the Family Protection Act — we explain the process under New Zealand law.
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Tenancy & Renting
Notices, bonds, repairs, healthy homes standards, the new pet rules and Tenancy Tribunal claims — we explain the Residential Tenancies Act for tenants and landlords.
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ACC & Injuries
Declined claims, weekly compensation, treatment injuries and the review-and-appeal process — we explain New Zealand's no-fault accident compensation scheme.
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FREE · 24/7 · EVERY REGION
Free legal help across New Zealand
The law is the same nationwide — pick your region for guides matched to your local courts and free services, any hour, with a New Zealand lawyer a call away.
GET HELP NOW
Choose the fastest path for your situation
I need a lawyer urgently Understand urgent New Zealand deadlines now and request the earliest available lawyer consultation. I need free legal information Call 0800 461 100 any hour for plain-English information on New Zealand law. I want to speak to a lawyer Get free information first, then book a NZ$295 one-hour New Zealand lawyer consultation. I am ready to book Book a NZ$295 one-hour consultation with an experienced New Zealand lawyer by phone or video.
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps to clarity
01
Call the New Zealand number
Call 0800 461 100 — free from any phone, any time. No booking, no hold music, no waiting.
02
Get your answer
Our AI explains the law relevant to your situation under New Zealand law — clearly, in plain English. What the law says, what your options are, what happens next.
03
Connect with a lawyer
If you need representation, we find you a qualified lawyer in your area through our global network. Fast. No searching, no directories, no guesswork.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Legal Hotline in New Zealand
Is Legal Hotline available in New Zealand now?
Yes — Legal Hotline is live across New Zealand. Call 0800 461 100 free, any hour, for legal information trained on New Zealand law. It's information, not legal advice, and it creates no lawyer-client relationship.
What areas of New Zealand law does Legal Hotline cover?
Criminal law, family law, employment law, traffic law, civil disputes, wills and estates — and more. Our AI is trained specifically on New Zealand legislation and case law.
How does Legal Hotline connect me with a New Zealand lawyer?
If you want a lawyer, you can book a one-hour phone consultation with an expert New Zealand lawyer right on the call — we text you a secure payment link while you're on the line. Your enquiry details are passed to the lawyer so you don't have to start from scratch.
How much does a consultation with a New Zealand lawyer cost?
NZ$295, GST inclusive — a fixed fee for a one-hour phone consultation, with no surprises. The legal information line itself is always free.
Is there a free 24/7 legal advice line in New Zealand?
There is no government-run, around-the-clock line for general legal questions in New Zealand — the free 24/7 schemes are situation-specific, like Police Detention Legal Assistance for people being questioned or held by police, and services such as the Citizens Advice Bureau and Community Law Centres run limited hours. Legal Hotline fills that gap: a free, private, 24/7 legal information line on 0800 461 100 for any legal question. It gives legal information, not legal advice — and a NZ$295 (GST inclusive) consultation with a New Zealand lawyer can be booked right on the call.